Lou Goodwin

[Salvatori Grubber]

Yes indeed - well said.

The implication that depression = hypochondria truly is the thinnest end of the flimsiest wedge.

For many people genetics and environment contribute to a point whereby they wake up one day and THUD - they're in a black hole that often ends with serious consequences.

[Mad_Rooster_in_GraceLand]

Yes indeed - well said.

The implication that depression = hypochondria truly is the thinnest end of the flimsiest wedge.

For many people genetics and environment contribute to a point whereby they wake up one day and THUD - they're in a black hole that often ends with serious consequences.

Amen man!

[The Axe]

What do you mean they are two clubs on the up. A non Sydney club would be much more appealing to someone like Goodwin, he doesnt like the big smoke.

Begs the question, apart from playing for the Roosters as your first choice, if you were an up and coming player, what clubs would you consider graveyards or at the very least unfavourable?
For mine both Canberra and GC would fit that bill.

[Bigchook]

Begs the question, apart from playing for the Roosters as your first choice, if you were an up and coming player, what clubs would you consider graveyards or at the very least unfavourable?
For mine both Canberra and GC would fit that bill.

Unfavourable to what? Playing Park football? He'd have signed anywhere that would have taken him. As would all the kids.

[Mickie Lane]

Begs the question, apart from playing for the Roosters as your first choice, if you were an up and coming player, what clubs would you consider graveyards or at the very least unfavourable?
For mine both Canberra and GC would fit that bill.

Us on here love the Roosters & would want to play for them but an up & coming footy player if given the opportunity would play for any club in the NRL. I would say that over the next couple of years the GC & Canberra have a better opportunity of winning the comp than our beloved Roosters.

[Kingbilly]

He has no idea how damaging the bashing of over-diagnosis can be, personally knowing a nurse who works directly with Beyond Blue there's an increasing reluctance from those who are suffering with depression not seeking help sooner & possibly not even at all in fear of the social stigma that now comes with being labeled depressed as if it makes you a 'cop out' or an attention seeker.

Depression isn't a fad there's just a lot more awareness around it now and there's definitely over-diagnosis there's no doubt about that, research has proven that but given the sensitive nature of the topic the discussion needs to be held in a mature manner than labeling people cop outs and labeling a disease as a fad.

I know it's just ignorance on PWN's part and I'm sure he meant no malice in his comments but it's unfortunately a pretty realistic reflection of a small but loud part of society's attitude towards depression at the moment.

You can't underestimate the effect of depression and its always better to be safe than sorry. I have known people that have needed help (thankfully most of them got it) but I have know people that just needed a kick up the arse too. I think PWN's comment was more to do with the racism shit.

But any way my original point was not down playing depression just saying the kid wasn't depressed he had just had enough of playing football.

[Guest]

Depression isn't a 'fad' though. You have no idea bruh...

It's a serious condition that can cripple you for no reason.

My comment is in regards to the many people that "claim" they have depression when in fact they do not, it is the easy way out for many, which is not fair to the legitimate sufferers of this condition.

[Guest]

He has no idea how damaging the bashing of over-diagnosis can be, personally knowing a nurse who works directly with Beyond Blue there's an increasing reluctance from those who are suffering with depression not seeking help sooner & possibly not even at all in fear of the social stigma that now comes with being labeled depressed as if it makes you a 'cop out' or an attention seeker.

Depression isn't a fad there's just a lot more awareness around it now and there's definitely over-diagnosis there's no doubt about that, research has proven that but given the sensitive nature of the topic the discussion needs to be held in a mature manner than labeling people cop outs and labeling a disease as a fad.

I know it's just ignorance on PWN's part and I'm sure he meant no malice in his comments but it's unfortunately a pretty realistic reflection of a small but loud part of society's attitude towards depression at the moment.

NOt correct, i know many people who have depression and it is terrible, i also know people that "claim" they have depression when in fact it is more the fat they can not and will not take responsibility for their actions, shit i do and say dumb things, but i do not claim depression as the reason, these are the people that unfortunately make the condition a fad